This is a digital camera battery replacement for PANASONIC Lumix DMC-FX3EGM; High quality battery cells are used in our replacement PANASONIC Lumix DMC-FX3EGM battery pack. It is rigorously tested, with SAA, UK, CE, UL safety approval; meets or exceeds original PANASONIC Lumix DMC-FX3EGM battery's specifications, brand new with 1 year warranty. If your original battery's capacity is different from our battery's capacity, but they have same voltage, there should be no problem to use the replacement battery.

1. New replacement PANASONIC Lumix DMC-FX3EGM battery comes not in a fully charged condition (normally 30% state of charge). You can use the battery in your camera until the camera sends out a low battery power warning or the camera shuts off itself; then, fully recharge the battery.

3. The replacement PANASONIC Lumix DMC-FX3EGM battery needs to be cycled (fully discharge---fully charge) every two to three weeks.

4. Clean the replacement PANASONIC Lumix DMC-FX3EGM battery using cotton and alcohol. This helps to maintain a good connection between the battery and the camera.

5. If you do not use your camera for a month or longer, please remember to remove the replacement PANASONIC Lumix DMC-FX3EGM battery from the camera, and store the battery separately in a cool, dry, clean place which is away from heat and metal objects.

6. Do not store the replacement PANASONIC Lumix DMC-FX3EGM battery completely discharged. A 50% charge is optimum for storage. Self-discharge on a depleted replacement PANASONIC Lumix DMC-FX3EGM battery may trigger the built-in protection circuit which will hold back a recharge.